Tresco Heliport

EGHT

Tresco, Isles of Scilly, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

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Currently using: EGDR
Weather Source: RNAS Culdrose (EGDR)
Distance: 42nm / 78km from EGHT

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
10:20Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
13 kt
90°
4 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGDR 041020Z COR 09013KT 4000 BR FEW004 11/10 Q1021 TEMPO 3000 BR SCT004 RMK GRN TEMPO YLO1

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
SCT 400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
420 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
420 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (20 ft)
Pressure Alt
-213 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -688 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EGDR 040759Z 0409/0418 09012KT 2500 BR SCT003 TEMPO 0409/0411 5000 HZ SCT007 PROB30 TEMPO 0409/0410 0800 MIFG SCT001 BECMG 0411/0413 12012KT 9999 NSW FEW030 PROB40 TEMPO 0411/0415 7000 HZ SCT010 PROB30 TEMPO 0411/0413 5000 HZ SCT004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:34Z BASE
+0h
IFR 90° 12 kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Mist
11:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 120° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km
Haze
11:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GHT
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
 1,187 ft 147 ft Grass 78°
↑ 12.8 kt • ↔ 2.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Tresco Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGHT
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Tresco, Isles of Scilly
Country: GB
Latitude: 49.945599°
Longitude: -6.331390°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 1,187 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
90°@13kt
Density Alt
20ft, 11°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

EGDR IFR
RNAS Culdrose
42nm
78km
EGHQ VFR
Cornwall Airport Newquay
59nm
110km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Tresco Heliport

Tresco Heliport (EGHT) is located in Tresco, Isles of Scilly, GB at an elevation of 20 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 1,187 feet.

Airport Overview

Tresco Heliport serves Tresco, Isles of Scilly in GB. The airport features 1 runway (08/26) with grass surface. The longest runway measures 1,187 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from EGHT, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at EGHT

How to Read METAR Reports
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Handle 13kt winds safely
Current winds: 13 knots
Understanding Flight Categories
VFR, MVFR, IFR, and LIFR explained
Current: IFR conditions
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.